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'Halfway' offer could change direction of budget talks

Budget negotiations between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders changed directions Wednesday evening with a “Meet Half Way” offer from the administration that wo...

Framework for new cell phone technology viewed as 'new era' of service

In some cities, officials bristle at proposed restrictions on their oversight of public rights of way.

House, Senate overwhelmingly repass Real ID bill

Measure would let Minnesotans continue to fly on commercial airlines with current IDs until 2020.

Capital investment bill fails to garner enough House votes to pass

The Legislature may go two straight years without a bonding bill. That was the warning from Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City), just before the House voted down an $800 million...

Tax policy bill establishes tax preparer penalties for improper behavior

Revenue department’s policy changes would add training requirements for individuals at a county or city who administers property tax.

Sudden changes in prescription availability can throw treatment off-course, House panel hears

For some people, getting a much-needed prescription filled isn’t always as simple as getting it from their doctor and taking it to a pharmacy. For many, it can become a painful ...

Real ID conferees adopt report; House, Senate votes expected Wednesday

Minnesotans might not have problems boarding commercial aircraft in 2018 with a state-issued ID after the conference committee on the Real ID compliance bill unanimously adopted its report Tuesday.

Ways and means committee OKs larger bonding bill; package heads to Floor

A larger, $800 million bonding bill is expected to see action on the House Floor Wednesday.

Governor, Legislature exchange offers as budget talks resume

Both sides make concessions on overall budget targets, reach broad agreement on agriculture bill.

Overhaul of the state's teacher licensure system passes House

Seeking solutions for a licensure system that opponents allege has stymied the supply of qualified teachers for years, legislators have crafted a proposal they feel will not onl...

Committee advances omnibus retirement bill

The omnibus retirement bill is in a “continuous state of flux.” That’s according to the sponsor, Rep. Tim O'Driscoll (R-Sartell), who shepherded HF565 to another committee a...

Cities, towns could see restrictions lifted on unspent state funds

Returning a portion of Minnesota Investment Fund money to the General Fund would free the remainder from legal requirements.

Dayton vetoes five more omnibus bills; budget back to square one

Legislators arrived at the Capitol Tuesday with seven days to put together a two-year state budget.

House repasses omnibus jobs and energy bill

A 213-page conference committee report covering economic development, commerce, energy and other areas won House and Senate approval Monday. The House re-passed HF2209/SF193...

Omnibus public safety bill heads to governor where veto expected

The omnibus judiciary and public safety conference committee agreement calls for $2.25 billion in spending, an $85 million increase over projected base.


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